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Joshua

Texas · 7,891 residents · 8.987 sq mi
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Joshua has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $57,883. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 74% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $196,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,891
+74%since 2000
from 4,528 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
878 / sq mi
+74%since 2000
from 504 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.3
+12%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K5K6K8K9K1990201020202024Joshua
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,883
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $43,431 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,347
+54%since 2000
from $18,363 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade17.8%
US avg: 10%
Information17.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$196,400
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,049
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $526 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.8% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+78%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(4,085)
Black0.3%(12)
Hispanic / Latino7.9%(358)
Asian0.3%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score19.8%(894)
2020
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(5,795)
Black1.7%(131)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(1,520)
Asian0.5%(36)
Other2.1%(169)
Diversity Score48.2%(3,807)
Diversity Score
48
+144%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 15.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.6 min
+77%since 2000
from 20.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2011
from 64.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−27.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−69.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Joshua, Texas?

Joshua, Texas has about 7,891 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Joshua, Texas?

The typical household in Joshua, Texas earns about $57,883 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Joshua, Texas expensive?

In Joshua, Texas, the median home is worth about $196,400, and the typical rent is about $1,049 a month.

How educated are people in Joshua, Texas?

About 21.1% of adults age 25 and over in Joshua, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Joshua, Texas?

About 9.1% of people in Joshua, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Joshua, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Joshua, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,063 residents, a change of about 106 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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